Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Cuyahoga Community College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student for an entry-level position as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for employment in hospitals and other health care agencies. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer produces, evaluates, and correlates ultrasound images and related data. Sonographers provide a summary of their technical findings to the qualified interpreting physician to aid in rendering a medical decision. The curriculum consists of on-campus didactic and lab instruction, as well as off-campus clinical applications at our affiliated health care institutions. The program offers specialty training in the following options: abdominal sonography , echocardiography, obstetrical/ gynecological sonography and vascular technology. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, graduates are eligible to apply for the national credentialing exams by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the exam offerings of their specialty option. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Exhibit an awareness of continuity of care through effective, empathetic communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Display sensitivity to all aspects of diversity. 3. Seek and accept opportunities for improvement by being a team player that is confident, flexible, and passionate about what they do. 4. Exercise discretion, knowledge, and independent judgment in performing sonographic procedures, accessing medical information systems, and in seeking assistance. 5. Integrate pertinent patient history, supporting clinical data, and data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies to provide a summary of findings to the physician. 6. Become a credentialed sonographer that continually educates oneself in sonography and in issues affecting the healthcare industry while recognizing the value of other modalities and professions. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.